OK Boomer Podcast

This is our 90th episode! Almost to 100! Let the celebrations begin!🎉🎊👏🥳Authors- there is still time to enter your writing -any genre- in the 2nd quarter Firebird Book Awards. This quarter, the Boomer Sibbleberries, Laura and Jean, are sponsoring the Summer Beach Read award with the best prize ever, an inflatable pool and pump.We love to read as we lounge by Lake Erie or a shimmering pool. The Firebird Book Awards support women and children in long-term shelters escaping homelessness, domestic violence, and trafficking.We are encouragers. Remember: reverse the word "stressed" and you have "desserts". Did you know Laura loves desserts? Throughout our first 90 episodes, we've been concerned about fire calamities.Well, now we have another danger to warn you about- "when crocodiles come to visit". Dun-dun-dun!Let's open up about "how do you politely end a text conversation?" Is it time to get back to using your favorite drug store beauty products? Is Eucerin on your bathroom counter? And which offers better sun protection- lotions, sprays, or a new form of sunscreen!Father's Day! In honor of our great guys, Laura features the best all-time "Dad Jokes". (Which actually are kind of funny, even if you can't suppress a groan!)Laura shares her piano song for June!We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram -@OK_BoomerPodFind out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

14 Juni 202332min

It's June! June! June! June!"And we are "busting out all over" with...Boomer Humor!It's the first Eppy of the month, so like usual, we reflect and check-in on our Annual Goals. We decide to look more closely at macronutrients. Women especially should focus on getting enough calcium. But don't obsess about what you eat- it's fun and beneficial to get together for food and fellowship!Happy news we like to share- "Lizzo not only brought the house down singing at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Friday night, but she also sang praises for the Cleveland food scene on TikTok over the weekend."More praises and happy shout-outs in this Eppy include: Pet Ambassadors, the "Sword Lady", Martha Stewart, and Rita Moreno. Also, beloved Lakeside, Ohio is celebrating 150 years this summer!And you can always count on Laura for updating us on the latest hacks. This time she has some vacation hacks...using something surprising!And did we mention "Boomer Humor"?Remember- "You get what you get and you don't get upset!"We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

31 Maj 202331min

"Mama Mia!" May is one of our favorite months!Happy 90th Birthday to one of our heroes, Carol Burnett. What an entertainer!Speaking of entertainment, Netflix is ending mailing DVD's. You never know what we are going to chat about next. How about this -"Laura has an earring that doubles as a toothpick!" Or that: "Shower Curtains or Glass Shower Doors?" Or perhaps: "How many times have you misplaced your car keys?" Or even: "Is today Trash Day?" We finally settle down and force ourselves to be a bit more professional. Laura shares "Trends in Emerging Housing Markets" and "10 Things to Do Before You List Your House!"And these are just the highlights! We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

17 Maj 202331min

Eppy 87 turned out to be one of our sunniest podcasts. If you are a faithful listener, you know that Mother's Day is a big deal for the Boomer Sibbleberries. (If you need a reminder: it's May 14 this year, in the USA). Laura does her special research and shares the history of Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis founded Mother's Day, but ended up hating the holiday. Well, thanks anyways, Anna, because we love it- and we have fun sharing our favorite parts of "Our Day". Do you like to find recognizable shapes in clouds? Do you remember how Laura has a thing for finding hearts in nature and objects? Well- there's a name for that! How about those 81 year old friends who decided to travel the world in 80 days? They experienced many adventures and we want to do that, too! Laura reports that she has had a life-changing event. She also has discovered Chap GPT and she still doesn't understand BitCoin. And she may want an emotional support bunny. Should Boomers be allowed to binge-watch tv during the day?And there's more! We love this episode, we love each other, and we love our listeners.Happy Mother's Day! We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

3 Maj 202332min

In Eppy 86, Jean and Laura throw off the last of the coldness and darkness of winter and jump jubilantly into Spring! We sprint through so many topics and questions- the sky really is the limit!Our big news is that the OKBoomer Podcast is sponsoring the #FirebirdBookAwards "Summer Beach Read Contest". Go for it authors, and enter your tantalizing novel. The First Prize brings you recognition and an inflatable swimming pool! We look forward to showcasing the award-winning zingiest beach read. Go to SpeakUpTalkRadio.com for more info.I asked for Laura's opinions on several fascinating topics: painting your lawn green, is it better to wing it or plan your vacation, why are women spending a long time washing their hair, is dry cleaning back and what makes Gwyneth look tough and cool? Laura comes through with great answers. The sky's the limit!Laura experiences some upheavals- spring storms lead to long power outages. But even worse-"The Bachelor" is going to start airing later in the evening! Laura shares her in-depth research covering 80 years of snacks.We close with Laura's beautiful piano version of...well, we are sure you will recognize this beautiful music. We hope you are feeling like us-positive and hopeful-as we soar into spring!We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

19 Apr 202332min

Enough of the March Lion and Snow, and we aren't in the mood for "April Showers"! Here's to April Sunshine and Funtime in #BeautifulOhio! Ditch the umbrella, grab your AirPods and thanks for listening to the antics of "The Real Jean and Laura".Laura starts us off with the highlights of her week, which include family celebrations and many sunny moments. Success with succulents, strange dreams, a Wordle group for hunky movie stars, positive cough drop messages- it's always fun and fascinating with Laura. Jean continues to warble about oatmeal, and also shares a new "nighttime" cereal. She experiments with veggie/fruit concoctions, and is keen on a new "Hot Pot" restaurant. Jean's sewing machine investigations segue into "The Big Topic"- 2023 spring and summer fashion updates! We Boomers chat with some lovely Gen Z gals about what's new and we are all happy with the updated, fresh looks (time to get rid of the bulky grey sweaters, geez!)Happy Easter! Happy Spring! We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

5 Apr 202332min

Eppy 84: A Kettle of BuzzardsSpring is springing and so is Laura! Jean is not springing forward yet; she's falling back on her comfy couch and cheering Laura on! How was your week? The Boomer sisters both had ordinary weeks. There was one small calamity involving a cosmo mishap. We share some observations- from hydroponics to colonoscopies, fun at a kid's play world, and Tik Tok filters. Jean recaps an interesting experience at the car dealership. Have you tried "stacking a habit"? Laura considers exercising while brushing and flossing her teeth. And it's Buzzard Day in Hinckley Ohio! The return of the buzzards has been celebrated there for 66 years. Did you know that a flock of buzzards is called a "kettle"?Jean and Laura continue their big conversation about whether to "Spring Forward" each day with a busy schedule, long to-do lists, big goals and projects. Or- is it better to "Fall Back", and live a simpler, gentler life? Should you be a "Martha"- busy all day- or a "Mary", more contemplative? Are the currents trends encouraging us to lead a more "soft" or "Minimalist" life?We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube. Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

22 Mars 202331min

Boomers Laura and Jean are back from Florida and Spring is just around the corner. Are you ready to "Spring Forward"? This month, we take a look at what "Spring Forward, Fall Back" means. Of course, that phrase is to help us remember how to reset our clocks. In the spring, we move to "Daylight SAVING Time" (Not "Savings", thanks Laura for reminding us.) We parse the phrase a bit more. Jean believes that some people, like Laura, love to "Spring Forward" into life. Always ready to help, get things done, try new activities. Laura is a great example of a busy, zesty, "Spring Forward" Gal. Jean is more of a "Fall Back", wait and see, more cautious person. Laura added some science to our discussion- how our perception of time changes as we grow older. We can't wait to hear what you think- do you "Spring Forward" into life or do you wait and "Fall Back"? Has time speeded up for you? Our Pod is never just about serious, philosophical topics. This time, we also chat about the latest popular mainstream word, a new coffee trend, and something fun for babies. We laugh about Door Dash and Door Bell stories.Laura shares her feelings about flying- she's not so keen on the turbulence. Jean has a moral issue involving a Kleenex box. Thanks for joining us as we strive to be happy OK Boomers! We love to hear from you on Twitter and Instagram-@OK_BoomerPod Find out more at OKBoomerPod.com, or any podcast app and YouTube.Check out SpeakUpTalkRadio.com- the perfect site for authors and podcasters!

8 Mars 202332min